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Logbook of the Alexander (Steam bark) of San Francisco, mastered by Benjamin T. Tilton, kept by W. S. Varnum, on three voyages from 3 April 1901-7 November 1902

by: Alexander (Steam Bark); Tilton, Benjamin F.; Varnum, W. S.; Tilton, James A.; Mulligan, Thomas

Publication date: 1901
Topics: Humpback whale, Tilton, B.T, H. Liebes & Co, Humpback whale, Seals (Animals), Walrus, Polar bear, Accidents, Alaska Natives, Cruelty, Desertion, Naval, Diseases, Ice, Marine accidents, Measles, Mumps, Seafaring life, Sealers (Persons), Sealing--California--San Francisco, Sealskin, Shipwrecks, Whalers (Persons)--Death, Whalers (Persons)--Health and hygiene, Whaling--California--San Francisco, Whaling masters--Health and hygiene, Whaling ships--Equipment and supplies, Dutch Harbor (Alaska)--Description and travel, Nome (Alaska)--Description and travel, Port Clarence (Alaska)--Description and travel, Saint Michael (Alaska)--Description and travel, Pacific Ocean--Description and travel, Bering Sea--Description and travel, Arctic Ocean--Description and travel, H. Liebes & Company, Barrow, Point (Alaska)--Description and travel, Lisburne, Cape (Alaska)--Description and travel, Peard Bay (Alaska)--Description and travel, Cape Smyth (Alaska)--Description and travel, Resurrection Bay (Alaska)--Description and travel, Herschel Island (Yukon)--Description and travel, Chukchi Sea--Description and travel, Sheldon Point (Alaska)--Description and travel, Nunam Iqua (Alaska)--Description and travel, Point Hope (Alaska)--Description and travel
Collection: newbedfordwhalingmuseumlogbooksandjournals; newbedfordwhalingmuseum; americana
Contributor: New Bedford Whaling Museum
Language: English
Item Size: 239.3M

Logbook, kept by W. S. Varnum, comprised of three whaling voyages. First voyages documents the Alexander (Steam bark) of San Francisco, mastered by Benjamin T. Tilton, from 3 April 1901 - 4 November 1901 to the Pacific and Arctic Oceans. Includes descriptions of whales, seals, bears, and walruses seen or taken, accidents, desertions, cruelty onboard, a death at sea, interactions with indigenous peoples, punishments, and seeing shipwrecks. Also contains whale stamps, ship stamps, whale sketches, accounts, skins stored, and provisions lists. There were several reports of mumps and measles among the crew, including the captain who caught the measles. Other places represented include East Cape (Buldir Island, Alaska) Whaling grounsds include the Arctic Ocean grounds. Second voyage documents the Alexander (Steam bark) of San Francisco, mastered by Benjamin T. Tilton, from 3 April 1902 - 1 November 1902 to the Pacific and Arctic Oceans in addition to the Chukchi Sea. Includes descriptions of whales, seals, bears, and walruses seen or taken, accidents, desertions, cruelty onboard, a death at sea, interactions with indigenous peoples, punishments, and seeing shipwrecks. Also contains whale stamps, ship stamps, whale sketches, accounts, skins stored, and provisions lists. There were several reports of mumps and measles among the crew, including the captain who caught the measles. Other places represented include Point Franklin (Alaska) and Seward Bay (Resurrection Bay, Alaska). Whaling grounsds include the Arctic Ocean grounds. Third voyage documents the Alexander (Steam bark) of San Francisco, mastered by Benjamin T. Tilton, from 2 April 1903 - 7 November 1902 to the Pacific and Arctic Oceans. Includes descriptions of whales, seals, bears, and walruses seen or taken, accidents, desertions, cruelty onboard, a death at sea, interactions with indigenous peoples, punishments, and seeing shipwrecks. Also contains whale stamps, ship stamps, whale sketches, accounts, skins stored, and provisions lists. There were several reports of mumps and measles among the crew, including the captain who caught the measles. Whaling grounds include the Arctic Ocean grounds.